Calendar

Free Calendar items are for Non-Profit Organizations when not raising funds. When submitting information please keep it as minimal as possible - Who, What, Where, When and a contact number. That way more items may be listed each week. Send calendar information by Friday to:pa "at" pacc-news.com or go to our contact page HERE.

Every Tuesday

Euchre in Forreston

Every Tuesday Evening Euchre is played 6:30 p.m. Forreston Fire Station, rear entrance and parking. More information by calling 815-938-2323.

Every Tuesday Thru April 10

Participate in ‘Ode to Joy’

The Highland Community College Music Department is pleased to announce that it will be performing the finale to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, “Ode to Joy,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 15, in the Freeport Masonic Temple. All area vocalists are invited to participate in the weekly Tuesday evening rehearsals leading up to the performance, in the Ferguson Fine Arts Building, room FA 10. For more information, please contact Allen Redford, director of fine arts, at allen.redford@highland.edu or 815.599.3568.

Every Wednesday through May 16

GriefShare

GriefShare grief support group, for those grieving the death of a loved one. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Mt. Carroll Church of God, conference room (inside main entrance). DVD’s, group discussion, workbooks. Fee covers cost of workbooks (scholarships available). More info: call Paula 815-291-3461 or 815-244-1114, and griefshare.org.

January 31

Bald Eagles First Program in 2012

The volunteer millers at De Immigrant windmill in Fulton, Illinois, will kick off their 2012 monthly programs on Tuesday, January 31, at 6:00 p.m. (See this week’s “Cover Story). The presentation will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 – 10th Avenue in downtown Fulton, across the street from De Immigrant windmill. For more information, visit the city’s website at www.cityoffulton.us or contact Heidi Kolk at 815-589-3160.

February 1

Carroll County Fair Board

The Carroll County Fair Board meets the 1st Wed. every month at the Milledgeville State Bank, 451 N. Main Ave., in the lower level Community Room (ATM side), at 7 p.m. Volunteers, and the public, are welcome to attend.

HRRV creates a support group

Hospice of the Rock River Valley invites individuals to attend. They will meet from 10-11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. Any parent who has lost a child of any age is invited to come share, laugh, communicate and heal. They will meet at the Hospice of the Rock River Valley office.

HRRV serves Lee, Whiteside, Bureau, Carroll, and Ogle counties. For more information call: 800-646-9242 or view www.hospicerockriver.org.

Journey Through Grief

Support could be a means of begiJourney Through Grief Adult Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Warren Community Building, Main Street, Warren, IL. For more information call 815-947-3260.

February 2

Blood Drive sponsored by EHS Student Council

From 1:30-6:30 in Cafeteria

Eastland Citizens Advisory Committee

The public is urged to attend a meeting at the Eastland Elementary School, 200 S. School St. in Lanark, on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. A tentative agenda for the meeting includes a review of progress on previous strategic objectives, present Vision 2015 for the Eastland Schools and a Future Facility Plan for the Eastland Schools, and to solicit feedback on the presentations (to share with the Board of Education). Please RSVP to Bonnie Freidag via e-mail or phone - e-mail bfreidag@eastland308.com, or phone 815-493-6301.

February 6

Friendship Quilters

Quilters and quilt appreciators welcome at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, at the Church of St. Mary, 112 E. Washington, Elizabeth.

February 7

Dambman Service Open House

10:00-3:00 Lunch Provided. Company Reps will be on hand. Ag Leader, Demco, Strobel Seed Tenders, Net Wrap Specials. 10:30 Vermeer New Products/Service:

Cornstalk Special, Balers, Rakes, Winter Service Program. 1:30 Salford Vertical Tillage: The RTS-Coulter Cultivator- Corn on Corn System, 9700/9800 Primary Tillage

Food pantry

The Helping Hands Food Pantry located in the Milledgeville United Methodist Church, at the corner of Holcomb Ave and 4th St., near downtown Milledgeville is open from 9-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. The Chadwick Milledgeville Ministerial Association sponsors the pantry. For more information, call the Milledgeville United Methodist Church at 815-225-7511 or call 815-225-7050.

Grief Group

Ongoing grief support group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Classroom 1 at CGH Medical Center, 100 East LeFevre, Sterling. The group is free and open to anyone suffering a loss. Call ahead to verify group is meeting. For more information, call Rita at 815-288-3673.

February 7 & 8

Ned Nesti and the Power of Art

Odell Public Library will host local art teacher, Ned J Nesti, on Tuesday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 8th, with both sessions will begin at 6:30 in the Odell Meeting Room. Nesti will present “The Power of Art.” For details, please contact the Odell Public Library, 307 South Madison Street, Morrison, at 815-772-7323.

February 8

Cancer support group

The Cancer Support Group of Northwest Illinois will hold their next meeting at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Elizabeth in the Fellowship Hall. For more information contact the Hospice office at 815-947-3260 or Carolyn at 815-858-2224.

Savanna Lions Club meetings

Joins us on the 2nd Wed. of the month (Jan. 9) for our monthly Lions Club meetings at Antl Hall, Savanna. For more information contact: Brian Reusch at 815-273-7757.

February 9

StephCo Tea Party Meets

Stephenson County Tea Party, second Thursday of the month, Feb. 9th. 6:30 PM at Dietz’s Old School Apartments 111 E. Mason St. Lena, e-mail stepcoteaparty@aeroinc.net or Ph. Bill Dietz 815-369-4334. Topic is Making our County Board conservative minority a majority for the March 20th Primary election.

February 10

Country, folk, open mic night

Open Mic Night - 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center, Downtown Lanark. Second Friday of every month. Public is invited - No charge. Donations are accepted. For info, call Kenny Sweitzer 815- 275-0854.

February 12

Play Trivia at RBSC

Mark your calendars for February 10, 2012. Play trivia and help raise money for River Bend Senior Center and Clinton Catholic Historical Center. Teams of 4-8, $10 per person. For details, contact Charlotte Combs-Shepherd, River Bend Senior Center & Transit Facility, 912 4th Street in Fulton, at 815-589-3925.

February 13

Camera club meets

The Muddy River Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. at the restored Lyons Railroad Depot on 25th Avenue North just north off the Route 136 bridge in North Clinton, IA. Come check us out and visit our web site at www.muddyrivercc.com.

Washington Township Meeting

Washington Township Trustees hold regular meetings for FY April 2009 to March 2010 on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Township Building, Savanna Army Depot, at 7 p.m. For more information, contact WT Clerk Carol Bundy.

Palisades Art League Meets

The Palisades Art League’s monthly meeting is held on the second Monday of every month (except Dec. & Jan.) from 7 to 9 pm at the Masonic Hall, 1519 Chicago Ave., Savanna.

February 14

Spuds & Suds Fundraiser

Support Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center’s Facility Enrichment Program at their 2012 Spuds & Suds Fundraiser. Loaded baked potato, cookie and root beer! Delivery available to Morrison businesses between 1-2 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 14. For more details or to RSVP by Feb. 7 call 815-772-7288, or fax your orders to 815-772-2399. Pleasant View is located at 500 N. jackson St. in Morrison.

Camera club meets

The Freeport Area Camera Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month (Jan. 8) at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport. “The F-Stops Here” is published monthly by the club.

For more information about the club, phone Larry Dawson, President, at 815-443-2856, or write to him at 597 S. Heitter Rd., Pearl City, Il 61062, or send email to ektachrome64@yahoo.com.

February 17

Family Fun Night

At the Lanark Heritage Center Friday, February 17th from 7 p.m. until ? Bring a beverage, snacks to share, cards, games. Entertainment by “The Mississippi Man.” All children MUST be accompanied by parent/guardian. For details, contact Nancy L. Guenzler - 815-757-6877.

February 20

Game Night!

Bored with sitting at home watching the tube? How about a game of Euchre, Backgammon or Cribbage? Maybe you prefer Chess, Checkers or Scrabble. Come on out and enjoy these games and many more at Market Street Commons (the corner of Market and Main), downtown Mt. Carrroll, the third Monday of every month from 7:00 p.m. ‘til ? Bring a game. Bring a friend. Make new friends. Have a great time! Purchase fresh baked goods and enjoy the best coffee for miles around. All ages are welcome. Questions? Contact John Hunter 815-244-7016

February 21

River Cities Quilters Guild

Meetings are on the third Tuesday at 7 p.m. of every month at the Fulton Presbyterian Church, 331 N. 9th, Fulton. Any questions call Susan May 815-589-2221.

Chadwick Senior citizens

Meet on the third Tuesday at 12 noon of every month at the Community Building in Chadwick.

Grief Group

Ongoing grief support group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Classroom 1 at CGH Medical Center, 100 East LeFevre, Sterling. The group is free and open to anyone suffering a loss. Call ahead to verify group is meeting. For more information, call Rita at 815-288-3673.

February 22

Ash Wednesday Service

7 PM at Lanark First Brethren Church, Lanark. Please call 1-815-493-2830 for information

February 25

Deadline to Order Pies & Desserts

The Thomson, IL York Community Church will be having a fundraiser beginning on February 1st until February 25th. We will be taking orders of pies and desserts from a Fulton, IL business. Delivery will be on March 24th in time for Easter! Any orders will be greatly appreciated! Call Mike or Lin Foltz at 815-259-2039 or Lillian Carroll at 309-659-2620.

Say No To Snow 5K Run/Walk

Join us for the 9th Annual Say No To Snow 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Feb. 25, 11 am in Lanark, to benefit the Eastland Council of Churches Winter Wear & Heating Assistance programs. Race day registration opens at 9:30 am at On The Move Fitness, and post-race awards are at Dave’s Place. For a registration form, or for questions, please contact Le Hartman at 815-291-6472, or email leandra.hartman@comcast.net.

Plan Now For Wedded Bliss

The Galena Bridal Fair is being held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Galena Convention Center. There will be a variety of wedding service and product businesses there that you can talk with to gather information for you upcoming wedding. Vendors interested in participating should contact the Galena Bridal Fair at 815-947-2878 soon. There is currently still space available but it is filling quickly. Watch upcoming issues of The Prairie Advocate News and www.pacc-news.com for details!

March 16

Family Fun Night

At the Lanark Heritage Center Friday, March 16th from 7 p.m. until ? Bring a beverage, snacks to share, cards, games. Entertainment Karaoke by Liz. All children MUST be accompanied by parent/guardian. For details, contact Nancy L. Guenzler - 815-757-6877.

March 23

24th Annual Cabaret: The Last Hurrah

Friday, March 23, 2012 will mark the end of “Cabaret,” a twenty-four year event at Eastland High School. As the popular cabaret event draws to a close, it will review some of the favorite decorations, themes, musical acts, characters, food, and other activities. Tickets can be purchased for $12 from the Eastland High School office. “The Last Hurrah” is set for March 23, 2012 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the old Eastland High School gymnasium in Lanark.